Recall 85V045000: 1985 Ford Ranger
- Report received
- Apr 17, 1985
- Manufacturer
- Ford motor company
- Potentially affected
- 1,250vehicles
- Model years
- 1985
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
The nylon fuel supply and return lines are improperly routed along the frame side rail and could contact the universal joint on the front driveshaft. Consequence of defect: such contact could cause abrasion of the lines and low pressure fuel leakage creating the potential for a fire.
Remedy
Reroute or replace affected fuel lines.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 1985 Ford Ranger27 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.